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Amanda is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with Supervisor designation. Prior to coming to the ESC, Amanda worked in community mental health for over 10 years. Amanda has experience providing direct care as well as supervising clinicians in the provision of individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and their families in outpatient, school, community, and residential settings. Additionally, Amanda provided school-based consultation around mental health and substance abuse including suicide prevention, mental health screening, and traumainformed care. 

As a Student Wellness Consultant, Amanda is looking forward to providing high quality professional development and ongoing technical assistance to districts to advance student and staff wellness. 

Amanda lives in North Olmsted with her husband, Kory, and their two children, Myles and Parker. She enjoys staying active by running or walking, and loves being outdoors.

Gina Woodward is an Administrative Assistant for the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio supporting the director of the Student Wellness department, and 20 consultants. 

Prior to starting with the ESC, she worked 7 years with the Berea City School District working as an intervention associate at J&G Snow School and then moving into an administrative assistant role at Berea Midpark High School. During this time, she developed her passion for working with students with behavioral and mental health disabilities. Gina is excited to be part of a team that provides support for students, families and communities. 

Gina is married to her husband of 15 years and has 3 children. She enjoys family time at the lake, boating, reading, Pilates, and traveling.